Cade Teets
Austin,TX
Summary
Passionate and award-winning music educator with a proven background in designing comprehensive and engaging K-5 music curricula. Recognized for fostering a special classroom environment and culture that promotes student independence and personal expression, leading to two nominations for Teacher of the Year in his first 4 years of teaching .
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher,
Old Town Elementary
Round Rock, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Experienced designing and creating a complete PK-5 music curriculum with carefully crafted and sequenced units. Starting from the very foundational skills of being able to keep a beat and differentiating higher and lower sounds, to sight-reading full diatonic solfege / note names, and sightreading rhythmic patterns up to 8th / 16th note combinations, syncopation and triplets.
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year. (25-26)
- Distinguished among peers (TTESS) for the ability to foster a special classroom environment and culture, promoting student independence and personal expression.
- Successfully Organized complex logistical plans for performances.
Marching Technician,
Leander High School
Leander, TX
03.2019 - Current
- Provided one-on-one and ensemble instruction for high school performers. Frequently led effective sectional rehearsals. Evaluated student performance during rehearsals and provided individual instruction.
- Coordinated and led complex logistical plans during competitions to ensure a smooth experience for the students and directors.
- Worked closely with educators like Ryan Sirna and LHS band staff members. Learned from prominent figures in the band community including Jeremy Spicer, Peter Beckhart, Robert Selaiden, Mike Howard, Evan Vandoran and more.
Music Teacher,
Old Town Elementary / Callison Elementary
Round Rock, Texas
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Nominated for Teacher of the year (Callison 24-25)
- Rotating position alternating schools weekly
- Experienced teaching in a Title I community
Music Teacher,
Eanes Elementary/Forest Trail Elementary
Austin, TX
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Rotating Position
- 2/3 Eanes Elementary, 1/3 Forest Trail Elementary
Education
Bachelor of Music Studies -
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas05-2022
Brass Member -
Mandarins Drum And Bugle Corps
Sacramento, CA08-2019
High School Diploma -
Leander High School
Leander, Texas05-2017
Skills
- Establishing High Level Classroom Environments and Cultures
- Effective Classroom Management
- Fostering Student Buy-In and Independence
- Detailed, Multi-Year Curriculum Planning
- Performance Preparation
- Logistical Planning and Execution
- Outstanding Teamwork and Communication Skills
Awards and Honors
High School Marching Band Awards:
- (Combining Educator and Performer Experience)
- DCI World Championship Finalist
- 3x BOA Grand National Finalist
- AAA BOA Grand National Champion
- 7x BOA San Antonio Finalist
- 5x UIL State Finalist
- 3x UIL State Medalist
- 8x BOA Austin Finalist
- BOA Austin Champion
- BOA San Antonio Medalist
- 20X Contest Caption Winner
Professional / Educational Awards:
2x Teacher of the Year Nominee
LEEF Star Student for Leander High School
Texas State Dean's List: Fall 2017, Fall 2019 - Spring 2022.
References
Amber Limas, Principle
Old Town Elementary
2200 Chapparal Drive, Round Rock, Texas, 78681
512-428-7600
amber_velasquez@roundrockisd.org
Robin Wilson, PE Teacher / Team Lead
Old Town Elementary
2200 Chapparal Drive, Round Rock, Texas, 78681
512-428-7600
robin_wilson01@roundrockisd.org
Ryan Sirna, Director of Bands
Leander High School
3301 S Bagdad Rd, Leander, Texas, 78641
512-570-1037
ryan.sirna@leanderisd.org
Michael Swiren, Marching Band Director (Asst.)
Leander High School
3301 S Bagdad Rd, Leander, Texas, 78641
512-570-1000
michael.swiren@leanderisd.org
Timeline
Music Teacher,
Old Town Elementary
08.2025 - Current
Music Teacher,
Old Town Elementary / Callison Elementary
07.2024 - 07.2025
Music Teacher,
Eanes Elementary/Forest Trail Elementary
08.2022 - 07.2024
Marching Technician,
Leander High School
03.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Music Studies -
Texas State University
Brass Member -
Mandarins Drum And Bugle Corps
High School Diploma -
Leander High School